History & African Stories
The people and events that shaped South Africa and the continent. History podcasts and African storytelling, from ancient times to the recent past.
6 History & African Stories podcasts
Empire: World History
Goalhanger
The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of…
12 episodes - Updated 5 days ago
History of South Africa podcast
Desmond Latham
A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth.
12 episodes - Updated 6 days ago
History of South Africa podcast
Desmond Latham
A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth.
12 episodes - Updated 6 days ago
South African Folk-Tales
James A. Honeÿ
Join James Albert Honeij (Honey) as he takes you on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of South African folklore. In this collection, he…
12 episodes - Updated 04 Dec 2025
The Rest Is History
Goalhanger
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly…
12 episodes - Updated 5 days ago
Untold Story- Who Is South Africa?
Phindile Masanabo
South African history that should be taught in the classroom. History that changes our perception of who we are.
6 episodes - Updated 18 Jul 2021
Latest History & African Stories episodes
Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivotal role in the American Revolution? And, was he really central to America’s…
5 days ago1:16:04
Who were Princesses Irene and Pauline, the forgotten Duleep Singh sisters? Why did Queen Victoria shun them? Why did Irene choose to leave her fortune to Dr Barnado's, sparking a…
5 days ago54:55
Cetshwayo had sought refuge in Nkandla as his arch enemy, Zibhebhu, turned his attention to the royalists living along the Zululand Coastal plain. Soon Somkhele of the Mphukunyoni…
6 days ago25:41
Cetshwayo had sought refuge in Nkandla as his arch enemy, Zibhebhu, turned his attention to the royalists living along the Zululand Coastal plain. Soon Somkhele of the Mphukunyoni…
6 days ago25:41
How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does the story shed a light on the history of Apartheid in South Africa? And, after…
9 days ago1:10:52